Garland prohibits exterior advertising signs for home businesses in residential zones, with limited exceptions for small address-style identification plaques.
Garland's home occupation regulations prohibit signs, displays, or other indications visible from outside the dwelling that advertise the home business. The intent is to preserve residential character and avoid commercializing neighborhoods. No window signs, yard signs, building lettering, illuminated signs, or vehicle wraps parked at the residence are allowed for the purpose of home business advertising. Standard residential identification (house numbers, family name plaques) remains permitted. Vehicles bearing business markings used by the resident may be parked on the driveway or in the garage but cannot exceed one ton in size and must not be used as rolling billboards parked street-side. Real estate, political, and garage sale signs follow separate temporary sign rules under the city sign ordinance and are not affected by home occupation restrictions.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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